Predictors of Job and Workplace Satisfaction among Community Pharmacists

Aims: This study aimed to assess the current levels of job and workplace satisfaction among community pharmacists (CPs) and to explore the factors that can affect their job and workplace satisfaction. Methods: A self-administered research tool (questionnaire) was developed based on previously published literature. After its reliability and validity measurements, the questionnaire was distributed to the target population and data was collected. Data were entered into Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) ver. 22.0 and analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square, and multiple regression analysis. The level of significance (α) was set at 0.05. Results: CPs reported high satisfaction (76.7%) concerning their jobs. Only 23.3% of them were not satisfied with their current job. Univariate analysis showed that job and workplace satisfaction among CPs was not significantly associated with gender, age, length of service, position and salary. However, the univariate analysis demonstrated a significant difference between practice settings and job and workplace satisfaction with p = 0.013. Among the respondents, those who worked in the chain pharmacies (83.7%) expressed greater job and workplace satisfaction, which is 16% higher than those working in independent pharmacies (67.6%). Therefore, practice setting was shown as the predictor of job and workplace satisfaction among CPs by using multiple regression analysis. Conclusion: Overall, CPswere relatively satisfied with their current job. Our results had reinforced previous studies that reported that practice settings can affect pharmacists’ job and workplace satisfaction.

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Realignment of Ideal Lumbar Lordosis in Correction Surgery: A Novel Predictive Formula

10.21203/rs.3.rs-816225/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Kai Chen ◽

Yilin Yang ◽

Heng Wang ◽

Tianjunke Zhou ◽

Xiao Zhai ◽

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Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Lumbar Lordosis ◽

Predictive Accuracy ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Reciprocal Relationship ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Asymptomatic Volunteers ◽

Correction Surgery

Abstract Study design: Retrospective cohort studySummary of Background Data：Restoring the sagittal balance is the significant procedure, which could be evaluated by the relationship of thoracic kyphosis (TK) and lumbar lordosis (LL). Several lumbar lordosis predictive formulas have been proposed. But previous study ignored importance of reciprocal relationship between regional spinal modifications in some ways.Objectives: Realignment of the lumbar lordosis is fundamental in spinal surgery and several formulas have been established to predict the appropriate lumbar lordosis. However, the predictive accuracy of these formulas did not reach their targets. The present study introduced a novel predictive formula for realignment of lumbar lordosis in correction surgery, aiming to predict the individualized ideal lumbar lordosis for different patients.Methods: A total of 311 asymptomatic volunteers were recruited: 220 volunteers for the development of the formula, and the other 91 subjects for validation. General and radiological parameters were evaluated. Correlation analysis between maxLL and other parameters was performed. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to establish the predictive formula using variables related to maxLL. Comparison between predicated maxLL yielded by our formula and other 7 formulas and actual maxLL were conducted to determine the reliability and validity of our predictive formula.Results: MaxLL was correlated with maxTK, SS, PT and PI (all P<0.05). The adjusted multiple regression analysis showed that there were significant associations of maxLL with maxTK and PI (all P<0.001), and the formula was established as follows: maxLL=0.6*maxTK+0.5*PI+3. No significant difference was found between actual maxLL and predicted maxLL yielded by our formula (P=0.408), and our predictive formula has been demonstrated sound reliability and validity. Conclusion: MaxTK and PI were the primary contributors to maxLL, and our novel formula could be safely utilized to predict the ideal lumbar lordosis for patients before surgery.

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Comparison of intravenous sedation using midazolam during dental treatment in elderly patients with/without dementia: a prospective, controlled clinical trial

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-83122-2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Yuichi Tatsuno ◽

Yoshinari Morimoto ◽

Megumi Hayashi ◽

Takatoshi Iida

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Cognitive Impairment ◽

Elderly Patients ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Intravenous Sedation ◽

Negative Group ◽

Severe Dementia ◽

Positive Group ◽

Significant Difference

AbstractThe effects of intravenous sedation with midazolam on the cerebral function of elderly patients with severe dementia are unclear. This study aimed to evaluate its effects on parameters such as brainwaves and cerebral blood flow (CBF) and compare them between elderly individuals with dementia and without cognitive impairment. Ten patients with severe dementia and 10 without cognitive impairment were registered. The bispectral index (BIS) and normalized tissue hemoglobin index (nTHI), which reflects CBF using near-infrared spectroscopy, were measured. Midazolam was administered until a Modified Observer’s Assessment of Alertness/Sedation score of 2 was reached. The chi-squared, Mann–Whitney U, Wilcoxon signed-rank, and Friedman tests and multiple regression analysis were used for comparisons. Whereas a similar decline in BIS values was observed in both groups after midazolam administration (P < 0.018), there was a significant decrease by 9% in the nTHI of the dementia-positive group (P < 0.013). However, there was no significant difference in the nTHI between the dementia-positive and dementia-negative group according to the multiple regression analysis (P = 0.058). In the dementia-negative group, none of the measured values differed from the baseline values. In the dementia-positive group, sedation with midazolam resulted in a 9% decrease in the CBF.

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National Zakat Management Information System: E-Sercive Quality and Its Impact on National Zakat Collection

International Conference of Zakat ◽

10.37706/iconz.2019.145 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 98-124

Author(s):

Randi Swandaru

Keyword(s):

Information System ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Service Quality ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Management Information System ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Management Information ◽

The Impact

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact and the electronic service quality of the national zakat management information system (SIMBA) on the national zakat collection. This paper uses a multiple regression analysis in its explorative attempt to illustrate the impact of SIMBA implementation on the national zakat collection. It shows that SIMBA is positive and significantly impact the national zakat collection as well as the human development index that is used as a proxy for the human resource management quality of zakat institutions in the respective city. Nonetheless, the population is negative and significant to the zakat collection as endemic poverty and reluctance to pay zakat are indicated as the reasons. Moreover, this study has succeeded in adapting and conducting e-service quality survey to zakat information system realm. All the tests prove that the instrument in this study has a high degree of reliability and validity. The results show that some of the demographic factors significantly impact the perceived performance of SIMBA. Multiple regression analysis that is conducted in this study shows that e-service quality dimension is positive and significant towards SIMBA’ overall quality, perceived value, and loyalty intention. This study contributes to the zakat management system literature, especially in the impact of the national zakat information system, which is pivotal in enhancing zakat collection and poverty alleviation program funded by zakat.

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Pengaruh Risiko Pembiayaan Musyrakah dan Risiko Pembiayaan Murabahah terhadap Profitabilitas Pada Bank Umum Syariah di Indonesia

Jurnal Dinamika Akuntansi dan Bisnis ◽

10.24815/jdab.v1i2.3630 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 200-215

Author(s):

Cut Afrianandra ◽

Evi Mutia

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Target Population ◽

Entire Population ◽

Observation Data ◽

Islamic Banks ◽

Analysis Model ◽

Islamic Bank ◽

Financing Risk

The purpose of this study is to examine and analyze the effect of Musharaka financing risk and the risk of murabaha financing to profitability in Indonesian Islamic banks. The target population of this research is Islamic Banks in Indonesia that registered for three consecutive years. Based entire population, there are 11 Islamic bank for 3 years with 33 observation data. The multiple regression analysis model in used to test the hypothesis. The results of this study indicate that the risk of Musharaka financing and murabahah risks simultaneously affect on profitability. In partial Musharaka financing risk and the risk of murabaha financing have positive influances on profitability.

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Correlation between psychosocial work factors and the degree of stress

Work ◽

10.3233/wor-213473 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Snežzana Živković ◽

Miodrag Milenović ◽

Ivana Krstić Ilić ◽

Milan Veljković

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Interpersonal Relations ◽

Chi Square ◽

Psychosocial Risks ◽

Work Related ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

The Republic ◽

Related Stress

BACKGROUND: Psychosocial risks and work-related stress are one of the most complex, most significant and most challenging problems that organizations around the world are facing. Stress negatively affects all participants in the organization and significantly contributes to negative health consequences and economic outcomes. OBJECTIVE: With timely identification and adequate assessment of psychosocial risks, it is possible to create healthy workplaces and healthy organizations where employees are satisfied and motivated. The paper will present the results of the research of psychosocial risks on a large sample of respondents in the Republic of Serbia. METHODS: A questionnaire was distributed to 1,212 participants of which 1,140 answered all the questions asked. Data from the questionnaire were analyzed using multiple regression analysis, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Spearman’s correlation coefficient and Pearson’s chi-square test (χ2). RESULTS: The results of multiple regression analysis showed that all psychosocial risks taken together are statistically significantly (p < .001) and explain 24%of the variance of the criteria. CONCLUSIONS: Psychosocial risks identified as statistically significant predictors are Labor Demands, Interpersonal Relations, Lack of Support, Work Role and Job Uncertainty. All predictors are statistically significant predictors at the level.01.

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Acute kidney injury in children with chronic kidney disease is associated with faster decline in kidney function

Pediatric Nephrology ◽

10.1007/s00467-020-04777-z ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Nabil Melhem ◽

Pernille Rasmussen ◽

Triona Joyce ◽

Joanna Clothier ◽

Christopher J. D. Reid ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chronic Kidney Disease ◽

Acute Kidney Injury ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Kidney Disease ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Kidney Injury ◽

End Point ◽

Significant Difference

Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the association of acute kidney injury (AKI) with change in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in children with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods Single centre, retrospective longitudinal study including all prevalent children aged 1–18 years with nondialysis CKD stages 3–5. Variables associated with CKD were analysed for their potential effect on annualised eGFR change (ΔGFR/year) following multiple regression analysis. Composite end-point including 25% reduction in eGFR or progression to kidney replacement therapy was evaluated. Results Of 147 children, 116 had at least 1-year follow-up in a dedicated CKD clinic with mean age 7.3 ± 4.9 years with 91 (78.4%) and 77 (66.4%) with 2- and 3-year follow-up respectively. Mean eGFR at baseline was 29.8 ± 11.9 ml/min/1.73 m2 with 79 (68%) boys and 82 (71%) with congenital abnormalities of kidneys and urinary tract (CAKUT). Thirty-nine (33.6%) had at least one episode of AKI. Mean ΔGFR/year for all patients was − 1.08 ± 5.64 ml/min/1.73 m2 but reduced significantly from 2.03 ± 5.82 to − 3.99 ± 5.78 ml/min/1.73 m2 from youngest to oldest age tertiles (P < 0.001). There was a significant difference in primary kidney disease (PKD) (77% versus 59%, with CAKUT, P = 0.048) but no difference in AKI incidence (37% versus 31%, P = 0.85) between age tertiles. Multiple regression analysis identified age (β = − 0.53, P < 0.001) and AKI (β = − 3.2, P = 0.001) as independent predictors of ΔGFR/year. 48.7% versus 22.1% with and without AKI reached composite end-point (P = 0.01). Conclusions We report AKI in established CKD as a predictor of accelerated kidney disease progression and highlight this as an additional modifiable risk factor to reduce progression of kidney dysfunction. Graphical abstract

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Proposal of a Preoperative CT-Based Score to Predict the Risk of Clinically Relevant Pancreatic Fistula after Cephalic Pancreatoduodenectomy

Medicina ◽

10.3390/medicina57070650 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 57 (7) ◽

pp. 650

Author(s):

Marius Lucian Savin ◽

Florin Mihai ◽

Liliana Gheorghe ◽

Corina Lupascu Ursulescu ◽

Dragos Negru ◽

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Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Ct Scan ◽

Pancreatic Fistula ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Characteristic Curve ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Postoperative Pancreatic Fistula ◽

Preoperative Ct ◽

Correlated Parameters

Background and Objectives: Postoperative pancreatic fistula after cephalic pancreatoduodenectomy (CPD) is still the leading cause of postoperative morbidity, entailing long hospital stay and costs or even death. The aim of this study was to propose the use of morphologic parameters based on a preoperative multisequence computer tomography (CT) scan in predicting the clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula (CRPF) and a risk score based on a multiple regression analysis. Materials and Methods: For 78 consecutive patients with CPD, we measured the following parameters on the preoperative CT scans: the density of the pancreas on the unenhanced, arterial, portal and delayed phases; the unenhanced density of the liver; the caliber of the main pancreatic duct (MPD); the preoperatively estimated pancreatic remnant volume (ERPV) and the total pancreatic volume. We assessed the correlation of the parameters with the clinically relevant pancreatic fistula using a univariate analysis and formulated a score using the strongest correlated parameters; the validity of the score was appreciated using logistic regression models and an ROC analysis. Results: When comparing the CRPF group (28.2%) to the non-CRPF group, we found significant differences of the values of unenhanced pancreatic density (UPD) (44.09 ± 6.8 HU vs. 50.4 ± 6.31 HU, p = 0.008), delayed density of the pancreas (48.67 ± 18.05 HU vs. 61.28 ± 16.55, p = 0.045), unenhanced density of the liver (UDL) (44.09 ± 6.8 HU vs. 50.54 ± 6.31 HU, p = 0.008), MPD (0.93 ± 0.35 mm vs. 3.14 ± 2.95 mm, p = 0.02) and ERPV (46.37 ± 10.39 cm3 vs. 34.87 ± 12.35 cm3, p = 0.01). Based on the odds ratio from the multiple regression analysis and after calculating the optimum cut-off values of the variables, we proposed two scores that both used the MPD and the ERPV and differing in the third variable, either including the UPD or the UDL, producing values for the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.846 (95% CI 0.694–0.941) and 0.774 (95% CI 0.599–0.850), respectively. Conclusions: A preoperative CT scan can be a useful tool in predicting the risk of clinically relevant pancreatic fistula.

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Homocysteine is an indicator of arterial stiffness in Chinese women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Endocrine Connections ◽

10.1530/ec-21-0224 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Xia Wu ◽

Zhiling Li ◽

Wenjiang Sun ◽

Huan Zheng

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Arterial Stiffness ◽

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Chinese Women ◽

Polycystic Ovary ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Hyperhomocysteinemia (H-Hcy) is closely related to arterial stiffness (AS) in patients with cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between serum homocysteine (Hcy) level and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) in Chinese women with PCOS. A total of 124 PCOS women were enrolled and divided into two groups according to their baPWV values: normal, baPWV <1400 cm/s; and high AS, baPWV ≥1400 cm/s. Univariate analysis was performed to investigate the relative factors for baPWV, and multiple regression analysis was used to evaluate the association of Hcy with baPWV. The group with high AS(n=35) had higher Hcy levels than the other group (n=89; P<0.05). Moreover, univariate analysis revealed that serum Hcy was positively correlated with baPWV (r = 0.133, P<0.01). In multiple regression analysis, the age-adjusted serum Hcy level was positively correlated with baPWV (β = 0.201, P<0.01). It remained positively associated with baPWV (β = 0.145, P<0.01) after further adjustments for age, body mass index, PCOS duration, systolic blood pressure and homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance as well as several other factors correlated with baPWV. Our results demonstrated that H-Hcy was significantly and independently related to elevated baPWV, suggesting that Hcy might play a role in the pathologic process of AS in women with PCOS. Further researches with more subjects are needed to explore whether Hcy would be a promising biomarker for stratification management of PCOS women.

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Impact of Classroom Management on Learner’s Achievement in University Level at Hyderabad Sindh, Pakistan

International Journal of Entrepreneurial Research ◽

10.31580/ijer.v3i1.1355 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 20-26

Author(s):

Irfan Ali ◽

Mehmood Jan ◽

Amna Khokhar

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Classroom Management ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Goodness Of Fit ◽

Survey Design ◽

Record Management ◽

Goodness Of Fit Test ◽

Chi Square ◽

High Level

In today’s competitive era of education, Institutions are composed of learners who live in Society circle conditions that have unfavorably influenced their availability for university and the students exposed to these living-conditions have a more noteworthy inclination to take part in wrong conduct in the Classroom. Therefore, the purpose of the study is to determining the relationship between classroom management and learner’s achievement. For this the literature review was done to observe the perceptions of other renowned scholar’s literature related to Dependent and Independent variables and apply those reviews in Higher education institutions of Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan. This study was Explanatory design in nature and adapted a quantitative questionnaire with a casual survey design. Total 250 respondents participated in the study among three universities SZABIST Hyderabad campus, LUMHS, and MEHRAN-UET Jamshoro. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square goodness of fit test, Correlation and Multiple regression analysis. The level of classroom management and level of learner’s achievement were tested using chi-square goodness of fit and test result indicated significant high level of classroom management (p<0.01) and significant high level of learner’s achievement (p<0.01) in Universities concerning Hyderabad Division. The study found Neutral relationship between classroom management and learner’s achievement at p<0.05 while the effect of predictor Variables of learner’s achievement was determining multiple regression analysis ( =.298, F=25.943 and p<.005) implying that, Teacher Preparation and record management was a significant predictor of learner’s achievement.

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The influence of compensation, training and development on organisational citizenship behaviour

SA Journal of Industrial Psychology ◽

10.4102/sajip.v47i0.1845 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 47 ◽

Author(s):

Portia M. Manenzhe ◽

Hlanganipai Ngirande

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

South African ◽

Academic Staff ◽

Training And Development ◽

Higher Learning ◽

Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽

Significant Difference ◽

And Training

Orientation: Extra role behaviours, also known as organisational citizenship behaviours, are very important for an organisation’s success. Organisational objectives can be efficiently achieved when employees are willing to do work that is beyond their job description. Organisations with employees with high organisational citizenship behaviour have a competitive advantage and are highly productiveResearch purpose: The study investigated the influence of compensation and training and development on organisational citizenship behaviour amongst academic staff at a rural-based South African institution of higher learning.Motivation for the study: Research on the influence of compensation and training and development on organisational citizenship behaviour is not new. However, the studies were carried out in different sectors outside South Africa. There is still scant information known about citizenship behaviour in the higher education sector in general and in South African rural-based institutions of higher learning in particular.Research approach/design and method: The study was based on a quantitative approach, which used a cross-sectional research design. A sample of 152 academic staff participated in this study. Data were gathered using a self-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, correlation and multiple regression analysis technique were conducted using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0.Main findings: The findings revealed a significant relationship between compensation and organisational citizenship behaviour. A significant correlation was also found between training and development and organisational citizenship behaviour. However, in multiple regression analysis, compensation was found to be the only predictor of organisational citizenship behaviour. Moreover, no significant difference in levels of organisational citizenship behaviour between men and women was found.Practical/managerial implications: The management of the institution should continuously review its compensation or rewards policies to enhance organisational citizenship behaviour amongst the academic staff. Institutions of higher learning should also compensate their employees and develop them fairly regardless of gender in order to promote organisational citizenship behaviour.Contribution/value-add: The study’s findings will assist the university management in making strategic decisions on compensation systems and staff development that will enhance the citizenship behaviour of the academic staff.

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